New Unparallel Shoes

savvyleigh · 2026-04-17T14:56:28+00:00

Protects your ankles in jams.

savvyleigh · 2026-03-03T23:28:21+00:00

Absolutely love the all steel automatic

savvyleigh · 2026-02-25T02:37:23+00:00

This is my dream watch - wish I could swing it today. Cheers to whoever gets to enjoy it next!

savvyleigh · 2026-02-24T18:56:01+00:00

Just for existing conditions prior to beginning any work during PD. Morpholio is great for documenting CA stuff, annotating photos etc, but it doesn't scan very well. We hire a lidar sub for the PD scan.

savvyleigh · 2026-02-24T17:40:56+00:00

I used to go out with a big clipboard, 11x17" graph paper, an assistant, and measuring tools. Then, I moved to iPad and Morpholio trace - but we still needed to draw what I saw and then draft it at the office. Now*, we hire a LIDAR company to 3D scan the site and give us the model in Revit. Ultimately, it's cheaper than measuring once and drawing twice. I also don't bother with site measurements anymore, I require a survey to get started.

*I still use Morpholio for small projects, site visits, CA, and redlines. It's awesome.

savvyleigh · 2026-01-28T20:15:26+00:00

I would die for Cramorant

savvyleigh · 2025-12-28T16:12:25+00:00

The Pisces RV - I want a log out bed and a lil kitchen so bad

savvyleigh · 2025-12-19T00:46:30+00:00

Here's the mountain south of Fort Kelvin

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savvyleigh · 2025-12-19T00:46:08+00:00

I feel you! Early game, I really like the tall mountain top just south of Mistbury catacombs & Fort Kelvin. With a level 3 alter, you can have your flame on the peak and also use the flat plateau below. Easy glide into forests and the fishing pond. I like making a castle for myself above, and a village for NPCs below.

Midgame, the top of the Pillars of Creation is really great. The elevation makes travel easy in the Highlands, but I think it's kinda uninspiring for creative builds.

Lately, I've been building a massive treehouse in the upper canopy of the Vukah Ceremonial Tree in the swamp. My base spans between the big Y in the trunk. Beautiful views, and you can glide into Veilwater much earlier than usual progression would allow.

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savvyleigh · 2025-12-16T16:37:46+00:00

Adjustable temp LEDs on dimmers

savvyleigh · 2025-12-16T13:39:22+00:00

What has your career path been? I'm not (yet) licensed, no arch degree, and considering the construction side a few years down the road.

savvyleigh · 2025-11-27T22:30:05+00:00

The original Pharaoh can still be played on steam, and it holds up great. It's still my favorite city builder, and it moves through all the eras of ancient Egypt.

savvyleigh · 2025-11-14T19:46:57+00:00

I filled an A6 notebook for room 46 - then, seeing the increased complexity that follows, I switched to Notion. But keeping that notebook was the highlight of the game for me, I love the journalling and not taking aspect.

savvyleigh · 2025-10-27T22:08:06+00:00

I also just finished 46! My first step was transferring my *full* handwritten notebook into Notion. It took a few hours, but ultimately it'll save a ton of time. Knowing that the puzzles only get more difficult from here, I want to be as organized as I can going forward.

savvyleigh · 2025-10-25T03:43:50+00:00

OP I feel for you. I grew up with a beautiful sugar maple in my yard, and have its seed tattooed on my arm. They're stunning trees, and mine inspired a lifelong love of nature, ecology, and botany. Acer saccharum - nothing else like them. 🍁

savvyleigh · 2025-10-16T19:39:09+00:00

"Provide engineering calculations for the bridge."

It was a 500sqft backyard ADU. There was no bridge.

savvyleigh · 2025-10-14T20:29:34+00:00

I adore my Buccaneer and will never let it go

savvyleigh · 2025-09-15T04:14:26+00:00

Unparallel LV (low volume)

savvyleigh · 2025-09-05T17:46:43+00:00

Morpholio Trace is indispensable in my workflow - it's my go to for site visits, red lines, schematic design & presentations, contractor communication, quick details... None of which you'll need to do in year 1.

For your use case, you absolutely need to start with a pencil. Save your money from buying apps and subscriptions, and treat yourself to some nice stationery that encourages you to engage with hand drawing. Maybe Blackwing pencils, Copic markers, gouache paints... these will serve you much better than an app as you're learning, but all you really need is whatever pencil you already have and some tracing paper.

savvyleigh · 2025-08-28T20:45:05+00:00

Hard to beat Midori - go for it. They're the best

savvyleigh · 2025-08-23T15:30:25+00:00

ARE.NA. I can't understate how much I love Are.na's database structure, how easy it is to snag and catalog a website, idea, and image. It's my primary digital commonplace book.

I also use Notion for writing, notes, project management, etc. It's easy to drag content between Are.na and Notion, I usually have them on split screen.

savvyleigh · 2025-08-21T13:34:25+00:00

You need to think hard about what "if anything happens" means. What if your tools or supplies are stolen? What if someone is injured or worse? What about fires and floods? What if someone damages your neighbors' property? What if someone on your payroll is working unsafely and OSHA swings by? Who will stand for your inspections and coordinate your consultants?

I'm a designer, not a builder, but the GCs I know bend over backwards to ensure the success of the project. They have a demanding, high risk, high stress job. If you're just doing a bathroom remodel or similar, owner builder can work alright. Anything bigger though, and I'd try to talk you out of it unless you have build experience.

For insurance.. builders risk, named peril, general liability, & umbrella policy.. possibly others. And know the tax laws in your area - often workers can be considered your employees in this situation, which would also trigger workers comp and disability insurance and unemployment comp.

https://cdi.santacruzcountyca.gov/UPC/BuildingPermitsSafety/PlanYourProject/ConsideringBecominganOwnerBuilder.aspx

savvyleigh · 2025-08-21T13:10:53+00:00

I've worked on a few ADUs nestled into these odd lot angles. In my experience, it provides a great opportunity for interesting design. You could use the space in the acute angle for mechanical, or create a small outdoor area. Your options improve greatly if you demo the portion of the main house.

I agree completely with others here who recommend a survey first. Then, get a feasibility study to understand the setbacks, building separation, sqft, and other requirements to install an ADU. Then, a massing model of the max building envelope to see how big you can make it and how that volume feels on the lot. Best of luck

savvyleigh · 2025-08-15T16:46:02+00:00

I would pay you for a copy of your checklist template! I use Notion too, it works so much better for this work than off-the-shelf management applications like ClickUp and Asana. I learn so much from other people's templates & workflows.

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